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Hadrian's Wall Self Guided Walking Holiday
Hadrians Wall Path is an 84 mile linear route that follows the worlds finest surviving Roman frontier from Wallsend, near Newcastle to Bowness-on-Solway, near Carlisle. The path runs almost coast to coast across the narrow isthmus at the top of England.
The idea to create the Wall, and prevent the attacks and movements of the Celtic Barbarians from the North (Scotland), was that of Roman Emperor Hadrian Aelius. In AD122 work commenced on the near ten year task to build the Wall and its forts, milecastles and turrets. Some fifteen thousand men from 3 Roman Legions were employed in the task.
For over 250 years the Wall served to protect the Roman Empire until their retreat. The Wall stood intact for a further 1000 years until the need for stone brought about the dismantling of the Wall. This process continued until 1822 when landowner John Clayton protected and rebuilt the Wall passing through his estate, by purchasing land alongside the Wall he managed to protect remains as far as Cumberland (Cumbria). Some other sections of the Wall have since been rebuilt by English Heritage.
In 1987 Hadrians Wall became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In 2003 the long awaited Hadrians Wall National Trail was opened. Great efforts have been made to keep the trail close to the line of the Wall. This is amoderate trail, though there are some steep ascents and descents in the mid sections of the walk Generally the path follows a grassland route with paved and tarmac sections, particularly at start and end of the trail.
Typically you travel to Newcastle and overnight ready to start your walk the following morning. Each night on the trail you stay in a different location in prebooked selected accommodation, with full English breakfast provided. Your luggage is collected daily and moved to your next accommodation.
We have walked the route several times and visited the accommodation so we have a good knowledge of the paths that you are walking and the places you are staying. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions about the route either before you start your holiday or while you are walking the trail.
Holiday Availability
This walking holiday is available from April to October.
Holidays include
Selected accommodation with en-suite rooms (as available) and full English breakfast.
Luggage transfer between overnight accommodation.
Route information and itinerary.
Detailed instructions to find your accommodation.
Trailblazer guidebook and Harvey map for the group Leader.
Emergency contact.
Grade of walking
This is a moderate trail though some strenuous walking is found in the mid sections of the route as it crosses the hills of Northumberland and the Pennines. Generally the path follows a grassland route with paved and tarmac sections, particularly at start and end of the trail.
Start of tour
Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne
End of tour
Bowness on Bowness on Solway, Cumbria
Total distance
84 miles
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in selected comfortable B&B’s, Guest Houses, Hotels and Inns. Nearly all double and twin bedrooms are en-suite. Single room accommodation is in a mix of shared facility, en-Suite and private facility rooms.
Meals
A full English breakfast is included.
Packed lunches can be purchased from your overnight
accommodation or from local convenience stores.
Evening meals can be purchased in pubs and
overnight accommodation when a pub is not available.
Luggage transfer
For the duration of the
walk your luggage is transferred between overnight
accommodation so all you need to carry is a day rucksack and its contents.
Guide Books and Maps
A Trailblazer guide book and Harvey map are included.
Travel
Trains and buses operate to and from Newcastle and Carlisle. Further travel information will be sent with you holiday information. You may also like to view online timetables at 'Journey Planner website'
Hadrians Wall Itineraries
To book your holiday pick the itinerary that meets your requirements, then go to Book Your Holiday and follow the instructions.
If you want to follow an itinerary that is not listed below please contact us.
Extra nights/rest days can be added to your itinerary. Price from £38 per person per night.
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11 day Hadrians Wall self guided holiday
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